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- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida/Caribbean CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, specifically through the South Florida/Caribbean CESU. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00118 and was created on July 26, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 10, 2016. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on project direction, methods, deliverables, or interpretation of results.
The funded work centers on a research project titled "Microarray Analysis of Mosquitofish Exposed to the UV Screen Chemical Oxybnzone (benzophenone-3)." In practical terms, the project is aimed at understanding how exposure to oxybenzone, a common UV-filter ingredient used in many sunscreen products, affects mosquitofish at the molecular level. The mention of microarray analysis indicates the study will likely evaluate gene expression patterns across many genes at once, which can reveal biological pathways affected by chemical exposure, potential stress responses, endocrine disruption signals, detoxification mechanisms, or other molecular indicators of toxicity. Mosquitofish are often used in environmental toxicology and aquatic ecology because they are hardy, widespread, and relevant to freshwater and estuarine systems, making them useful for studying how pollutants may affect fish populations in real-world habitats.
This opportunity falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and data programs. The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $12,000. That relatively modest ceiling suggests the work may be narrowly scoped, possibly supporting a defined laboratory analysis component (such as running microarrays, sample preparation, and basic bioinformatics) rather than a large multi-year field campaign. The intent appears to be to produce specific scientific outputs that improve understanding of contaminant effects relevant to environmental health and resource management.
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify under the CESU framework, with the posting listing "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." In general, CESUs are partnerships that typically involve universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions associated with a specific CESU network; in this case, the South Florida/Caribbean CESU. The practical takeaway is that the competition is not broadly open to all applicants in the usual sense, but instead targets partners within that CESU cooperative network or those otherwise eligible under the program rules.
Overall, this grant opportunity is a small, targeted USGS cooperative agreement intended to support a focused research effort using microarray-based gene expression profiling to evaluate biological responses in mosquitofish exposed to oxybenzone (benzophenone-3). The results would be expected to contribute to the scientific understanding of how a widely used personal-care chemical can affect aquatic organisms, potentially informing environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and resource management decisions in the South Florida/Caribbean region or similar aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program is this opportunity offered under?
The funding is announced under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, specifically through the South Florida/Caribbean CESU.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G16AS00118.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 26, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 10, 2016.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funding. That involvement may include collaboration on project direction, methods, deliverables, or interpretation of results.
What is the title of the research project being funded?
The project is titled "Microarray Analysis of Mosquitofish Exposed to the UV Screen Chemical Oxybnzone (benzophenone-3)."
What is the project trying to study in practical terms?
The project aims to understand how exposure to oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), a common UV-filter ingredient used in many sunscreen products, affects mosquitofish at the molecular level.
What is oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in the context of this project?
Oxybenzone, also known as benzophenone-3, is a UV-screening chemical commonly used in sunscreen products. This research focuses on how that chemical may affect fish biology when present in aquatic environments.
What does "microarray analysis" imply about the work being done?
The mention of microarray analysis indicates the study will likely measure gene expression patterns across many genes at once. This can help identify biological pathways affected by chemical exposure, such as stress response, endocrine disruption signals, or detoxification mechanisms.
Why are mosquitofish being used for this research?
Mosquitofish are commonly used in environmental toxicology and aquatic ecology because they are hardy, widespread, and relevant to freshwater and estuarine systems. That makes them useful for studying how pollutants may affect fish populations in real-world habitats.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and data programs.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $12,000.
What does the $12,000 award ceiling suggest about the project scope?
The relatively modest ceiling suggests the work is likely narrowly scoped, potentially supporting a defined laboratory analysis component (such as running microarrays, sample preparation, and basic bioinformatics) rather than a large, multi-year field effort.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify under the CESU framework. The posting lists eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates it is not broadly open competition and instead targets partners within the CESU cooperative network, specifically the South Florida/Caribbean CESU, or those otherwise eligible under program rules.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or any organization?
Based on the information provided, it is not broadly open to all applicants. It is targeted to eligible CESU partners within the South Florida/Caribbean CESU network (or otherwise eligible under CESU program rules).
What kinds of institutions are typically involved in CESUs?
CESUs are partnerships that typically involve universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions associated with a specific CESU network. This opportunity is tied to the South Florida/Caribbean CESU.
What are the expected outcomes or benefits of the research?
The results are expected to improve scientific understanding of contaminant effects relevant to environmental health and resource management. Findings could support environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and management decisions related to aquatic ecosystems in the South Florida/Caribbean region or similar environments.
How might USGS be involved during the project?
USGS may collaborate on aspects such as the project direction, research methods, deliverables, or interpretation of results, consistent with the cooperative agreement structure.
Is the research focused on a particular region?
The opportunity is administered through the South Florida/Caribbean CESU, and the work is described as relevant to environmental health and resource management in that region or similar aquatic ecosystems.
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